Continual reinforcement of the key strategies of S.G.R.A.C.Q. through a range of communication channels including web-site and social media, GSE communications, and modeling of best practices by Grand Chapter Officers

Promote excellence and best practices by the selection of high calibre candidates, particularly for Grand Chapter Office

The four Principal Officers of Grand Chapter must be highly visible in the promotion of our aims for excellence

Recommendations

District Grand Educators to be properly trained and instructed in identifying and recruiting suitable Grand Chapter Officers

DGE’s to encourage Chapter members to strongly promote the Royal Arch Order at their Craft lodges

Mentor current Chapter members on how to approach possible candidates at their Craft lodges

Articulate how the Royal Arch series of degrees further explains and expands on the Craft degrees

ii. Retain

Split work (long charges) such as Principal Sojourner and the Mystical Lecture in the Royal Arch or the Tracing Board in the Mark Degree

Combined meetings at other Chapters that do not have work

Mentoring – need for a Royal Arch Mentoring Handbook (Manual)

Involve members in all Chapter activities – give them a reason to belong

Recommendations

1. Obtain

All Districts to be encouraged to hold an Open Night (Craft Masons Information Meeting) on a regular basis

District Grand Educators to encourage Chapter Members to strongly promote the Royal Arch at their Craft Lodges in order to recruit Candidates

Mentor current Chapter members on how to approach possible candidates at their Craft lodges

Articulate and explain how the Royal Arch series of degrees further explains and expands on the Craft degrees

2. Retain

Split the work (long charges) such as Principal Sojourner work, as well as the Mystical Lecture in the Royal Arch Degree or the Tracing Board Lecture in the Mark Degree. The decision to do this is up to the individual Chapters

It is suggested that Chapters, having worked a degree, should schedule an educational session at the festive board or at the next meeting, depending on their degree work schedule

Combine degree work meetings with other Chapters who do not have work

Involve members in all Chapter activities. This gives them a reason to belong and feel wanted and productive